Probably already answered somewhere but...

[regal81455]

What is the tallest lift one can get that will still clear a 7' clear garage door opening w/ a 16' Laramie? Is this an easy answer?

My 16' does have the shark fin antenna so I know that will impact the decision.

Guess what I'm asking since I'm a newbie when it comes to lifts is - if I measure from the top of the shark fin to the bottom of my opening and it's say 2.25" - is it safe to assume a 2" lift will give me exactly 2" of lift or is there some tolerance there that could ultimately make it a no go?

 

[Graygoose]

I can measure my door at lunch, my shark fin barely clears, but it does.

I will measure mine at lunch today for ya.

 

[regal81455]

I can measure my door at lunch, my shark fin barely clears, but it does.

I will measure mine at lunch today for ya.

Great Tx man!

 

[kurek]

If a lift relies on a spacer, either on top of the strut or on top of the rear coil spring, or on simply relocating the spring seat with your stock spring (Bilstein front struts) then a 2 inch lift is going to lift the truck 2 inches.

But any lift that incorporates new parts like aftermarket springs, etc is going to supply a different amount of lift depending on the exact equipment in your truck.

I put a "two inch" Mopar kit on my RCSB 4X4 and got slightly more than 2 inches, but still could drive safely into my garage.

 

[regal81455]

If a lift relies on a spacer, either on top of the strut or on top of the rear coil spring, or on simply relocating the spring seat with your stock spring (Bilstein front struts) then a 2 inch lift is going to lift the truck 2 inches.

But any lift that incorporates new parts like aftermarket springs, etc is going to supply a different amount of lift depending on the exact equipment in your truck.

I put a "two inch" Mopar kit on my RCSB 4X4 and got slightly more than 2 inches, but still could drive safely into my garage.

Thanks for the insight - this is what had me concerned. I appreciate your confirming my suspicions!

 

[JB1]

It kinda depends on tire size too

 

[regal81455]

It kinda depends on tire size too

And that also was something I was concerned about but I'm running stock 20s w/ the standard 275/60/R20s ( 33s ) for now.

 

[Graygoose]

So went home, my garage door opening is 6'11"
and I fit, with shark fin.

Mines 4.5/3" lift, and 35" tall tires

 

[regal81455]

That's ex

So went home, my garage door opening is 6'11"
and I fit, with shark fin.

Mines 4.5/3" lift, and 35" tall tires

That is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for! Thanks dood!!

 

[Graygoose]

You betcha sir. My grandkids love the "twang!" the antenna does when it bounces off the header of the door, but it fits!

 

[JB1]

I have a 5” lift with 325/60R20 and mine won’t fit, my garage is 83”

 

[regal81455]

I have a 5” lift with 325/60R20 and mine won’t fit, my garage is 83”

This is all great info - looks like I should be able to put on a 2-3" lift then w/o too much concern if I decide to go that route. Thank you everyone for all your input!

I was mostly considering an eibach lift kit + maybe a 1" spacer for a lil' extra??